Thread: CVA mill

I think it is a matter of talking to the local rewinder - depends on a number of factors (whether they like doing them that size, how busy they are and so on).
I haven't had a motor done for ages - from memory it was less than the cost of a replacement motor but that's not a good measure these days.

Michael

there's also the the drives direct vfd for $400. I will take the motor for some quotes next week.

Originally Posted by welder

there's also the the drives direct vfd for $400. I will take the motor for some quotes next week.

Let us know how you get on Andre

Today, I have pulled the large alloy pulley and its hub from the motor . The more I look at this antique motor, the less I am liking it .

I think most rewinders will tend to shy away from doing this job. The motor is a weird old shape , it doesnt fit in with the modern frame specs most rewinders would be familiar with .

The adapter plate and a new motor is looking more attractive Mike

what about the 925rpm most flange mount motors I have found are 1440 rpm

Originally Posted by welder

what about the 925rpm most flange mount motors I have found are 1440 rpm

You can buy a new 3 ph motor wound with either 2 or 4 or 6 poles . The number of poles determines the rpm

2 pole motors run at 2800

4 pole run at 1440

6 pole run at 960

If you wish to buy a secondhand motor , then it may take a while for you to find a 3/4 hp or 1 hp 6 pole motor .

If you buy a new motor , then no problem, just specify that you want a 6 pole motor with flange mount . Mike

Thanks will investigate next week

Originally Posted by welder

Thanks will investigate next week

this motor is ideal Andre..but only 1\2 hp Maybe 1/2 hp would suffice for our needs ..........not sure



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111323102...84.m1423.l2649

I might take a punt I need the thing working still undecided if 1/2 HP is enough

This business will have agents in Sydney I am sure .

http://www.roycecross.com.au/

It may be worthwhile giving them a ring

Mike

Royce Cross are an SA business - if you need a motor picked up and dispatched I can do it for you if they are not able, but I still would like to see the price of a rewind as I that would be the way I would be looking first if it were my mill.

Michael

Originally Posted by Michael G

Royce Cross are an SA business - if you need a motor picked up and dispatched I can do it for you if they are not able, but I still would like to see the price of a rewind as I that would be the way I would be looking first if it were my mill.

Michael

Thanks for your kind offer , I think they have agents in each state , eg Nunawading in melbourne

Well the mill cost me $350 and a motor rewind was $300

Originally Posted by welder

Well the mill cost me $350 and a motor rewind was $300

Sounds like the mill will be working soon

I bought a new motor and will make up aN adapter to mount the new motor . BTW the new motor wasn't much cheaper than your rewind with freight included mIKE

I thought it was worth the money just to get it working.